Carer/Personal Assistants required, Retford of Nottinghamshire NOTLB2110 –22 hour contract

Overview

Carer/Personal Assistants required, Retford of Nottinghamshire NOTLB2110 – 22 hour contract. I am a lady in my early twenties with a cheeky sense of humour. I have Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy and Scoliosis. I am a manual wheelchair user. I live at home with my mum and pets. I am looking to recruit a female Personal Assistant to join my existing support group to enable me to engage in activities I enjoy, such as shopping, baking, crafting, going for walks, bowling and the cinema. During support days I also need help with Personal Care, transferring using my hoist, and household tasks such as cleaning, laundry, cooking and attending hospital appointments.

Responsibilities

• Provide Personal Care and support with transferring using a hoist.
• Assist with daily household tasks (cleaning, laundry, cooking).
• Support engagement in activities (shopping, baking, crafting, walks, bowling, cinema).
• Support attendance at hospital appointments.
• Support with community activities and outings, including pushing a wheelchair when out in the community.
• Other tasks may be required on occasions.

Qualifications & Experience

• Outgoing personality with a patient and calming manner; Person-Centred Approach to supporting independence.
• Fit, healthy, and able to push a wheelchair in the community.
• Experience/knowledge of Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy and Scoliosis is an advantage; full on-the-job training will be provided during induction.
• Flexibility for weekend work, holidays, and sick leave.
• Female applicants only; 18+ years old; sponsorship not available.

Contract & Hours

• Permanent contracted hours: 22 hours.
• Shift patterns may vary between 6 and 8 hours; waking/sleeping nights available (9 hours per night).
• Fully flexible days with earliest start 6am and latest finish 9pm. Nights start 9pm to 6am. Sleeping nights to be determined.
• Support days may change to accommodate hospital appointments.

Benefits & How to Apply

• Salary: £12.60 per hour daytime; £12.60 per hour waking night; £12.21 per hour sleeping night.
• 5.6 weeks pro rata holiday allowance.
• Permanent opportunity; additional hours available (see website).
• Direct Payment Support Service provided by Rosekel Resourcing Ltd.
• For further information and to apply, please email naomi.1996@live.co.uk.

We are seeking an individual who is looking to support our client and provide excellent support.

Note: Rosekel Resourcing Ltd is a Direct Payment Support Service that empowers clients to be the employers of their carers.